Between the Lines: ELO’s Secret Messages (1983)

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we decode Secret Messages, Electric Light Orchestra’s ambitious and mysterious 1983 album. Originally envisioned as a double record, the album blends Jeff Lynne’s signature melodies and layered production with electronic textures, hidden sounds, and songs exploring communication, isolation, love, and uncertainty. We’ll discuss standout tracks including “Rock ’n’ Roll Is King,” “Four Little Diamonds,” “Stranger,” and the haunting title track, while examining h...